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“Parallel mixes vocals, piano, electric cello, drums and bass/guitar to deliver its own brand of rocking poetry. From high energy, driving rhythms to rich, dark, emotive melodies, Parallel provides a captivating juxtaposition of texture and instrumentation in its approach to indie rock.” Tune into WMSE on Tuesday, October 18th to hear a live performance and interview with Parallel – WMSE.org… Read more »

WMSE 91.7FM is excited to welcome Abby Jeanne to our monthly Local/Live at Club Garibaldi’s series on Tuesday, October 4th. Join us by listening over the airwaves or by participating as an audience member – this event is FREE and open to the 21+ public and lots of fun! In 2010 Abby Jeanne hit the… Read more »

Milwaukee’s Siren (Katie Lafond), has solidified her presence in the scene with her memorable appearances and recordings with locals New Age Narcissism, Lex Allen, WebsterX and Kiings (listen to “Exoskeletal Love”, here). Siren’s stage presence and pipes make a statement that is truly her own, even with echoes of Adele, Grimes, Beyoncé and Amy Winehouse. As Siren ventures into releasng a debut solo… Read more »

“Since their start in 2009, Sat. Nite Duets have been making the sort of idiosyncratic, heartfelt rock music that inspires a devoted cult following in their home base of Wisconsin. Air Guitar, their followup to 2013’s Electric Manland, is their most accomplished yet, and sees each of the band’s six members taking a whack at… Read more »

“NO/NO are among a handful of Milwaukee bands making music that’s unabashedly sexy, something the city’s scene had rarely even attempted in the past. Sound and Light is every bit as personable and infectious as the EPs that preceded it. And like those efforts, it’s savvy enough to leave you wanting more.” ~ The Shepherd… Read more »

WMSE is happy to present Local/Live with Ugly Brothers (fresh from the release of their debut album!), broadcasting live from Club Garibaldi – 2501 S. Superior Street — on Tuesday, September 6th. Join WMSE and Milwaukee’s Ugly Brothers by listening over the airwaves or by participating as an audience member in another installment of WMSE’s… Read more »

“Something To Do is a long-running rock & roll & ska band from Milwaukee, WI. S2D (not STD) has played in 16 states, sold thousands of CDs and recently wrote the theme song for a Paul Reubens-hosted show called “Gigglefudge” for Adult Swim on the Cartoon Network. “In September, Something To Do is… Read more »

“On Rangers & Valentines, Schoepp continues to write narrative-driven songs, something he’s improved on from his first two albums, 2009’s Lived and Moved and 2011’s Run, Engine, Run. He drops his characters into adrenaline-filled situations – diseases, natural disasters, even war – to see how they endure in the face of danger. It may sound… Read more »

WMSE is happy to present Local/Live with Whiskey of the Damned, broadcasting live from Club Garibaldi – 2501 S. Superior Street — on Tuesday, August 16th. Join WMSE and Milwaukee’s Whiskey of the Damned by listening over the airwaves or by participating as an audience member in another installment of WMSE’s dynamic ‘Local/Live at Club Garibaldi’s’… Read more »

WMSE listeners and local music fans, Local/Live will not be on the air this evening from 6pm – 7pm CST (or on Tuesday, August 9th); we are currently having issues with the studio facilities, temporarily making live performances unfeasible. We will be back in action for our next Local/Live at Club Garibaldi’s show on Tuesday, August… Read more »

Upcoming Events

WMSE is thrilled to sponsor once again with the Bay View Neighborhood Association and present Chill on The Hill. This year’s lineup is fantastic, so grab a blanket and a spot on the lawn to... Read more »

WMSE presents once again MKE Punk Fest. This 6 day event includes comedy, great bands and an all ages show. Bands from all around play different venues around the city – including Quarters, Puddler’s Hall,... Read more »

WMSE is partnering with the Times Cinema to bring you another Friday Night Freak Show! The Decline of Western Civilization. After years of being secretly bootlegged and publicly unavailable, at long last THE DECLINE OF... Read more »